2012 Monaco Historic Grand Prix Report and 300-shot Gallery ...
This weekend Monaco hosted the biennial Historic Prix, which like the modern equivalent is held on what are normally the Principality's public roads. The allure of Monaco always attracts a stellar field of historic racing cars that this year ranged from late 1920s Grand Prix Bugattis to early 1980s F3s. The field of around 250 cars was spread over seven groups, including one for sports racers. Among the many interesting racers present was the Lotus 18 driven to back-to-back victories by Sir Stirling Moss and a very rare Ferrari 1512 F1, which featured the manufacturer's very first flat 12 engine. With the Armco barriers literally at arms-length, the Circuit de Monte Carlo always provides for exhilarating races. This year's Historic Grand Prix was no exception and one driver even managed to take a win after starting from the very last row of the in spite of the track's notoriously few overtaking opportunities.
In addition to the on-track activities there were also various classic car auctions. Most successful was RM Auctions' second Monaco Sale, which saw well over EUR 30 million worth of machinery change hands.
For the fourth time, our photographers ventured to the 'Cote d'Azur' to capture the event and the auctions in full detail. This has resulted in a detailed article and two galleries with a total of 300 shots. As always, you can expect a closer look at some of the event's best cars in the coming weeks but for now our Monaco Historic Grand Prix report should keep you busy for quite some time.
Enjoy the links:
2012 Monaco Historic Grand Prix - Report and Slideshow
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